Vanitas Still Life 1662

Edwaert Collier’s “Vanitas Still Life” (1662) is a striking example of the vanitas genre. The painting depicts a table covered in objects symbolizing the fleeting nature of life. A crown, a skull, a book, and other objects are carefully arranged, evoking themes of mortality and the ephemerality of worldly possessions. The intricate details of the objects and the dramatic lighting emphasize the fragility of life.